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Why did Airbnb host reject me? Hosts are looking up travelers online

Travel NewsJuly 8, 202423Views

When a woman in her early twenties requested to book Vicky Borman's one-bedroom Heritage-listed cottage in the English village of St Neots last summer, something didn't feel right. The user had no reviews on her Airbnb profile, so Borman, who has 'Superhost' status on the platform, took to social media to investigate. There it was…

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Online Passport Renewal is Back in the U.S.! Here’s How to Get In On It

All right, Americans. Ready? This is online passport renewal, take two. The U.S. State Department today announced that it is once again accepting applications for online passport renewal. The U.S. government already tried this a few years ago—we even tested it out and found it was incredibly speedy—but for reasons that were, understandably, not disclosed…

June 13, 202436Views

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Bike Tennessee with This Free Online Collection of Scenic Cycling Routes

Tennessee is making it easier to experience some of the state's best scenery and historic sites by bike. A partnership between the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the Ride with GPS cycling app has resulted in a new program called Bike Tennessee. It's a collection of 52 new biking routes designed to show off…

June 3, 202470Views

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Travel companies use ChatGPT for complaints, negative online reviews

Responding to angry customers is one of the hardest parts of her job, Natasha said. Finding the right words, conveying the appropriate level of contrition — especially when the hotel isn't at fault (read: rain complaints) — is a tedious and time-consuming process, said the director of a five-star resort, who asked that CNBC not…

May 5, 2024110Views

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The Most Complete Tour Online

In 1932, Mickey Mouse was sweeping the nation, Walt was about to accept his first Oscar—and his wife, Lillian, was expecting a child. To make room for his growing family, Walt bought 5 acres up the hill from his Hyperion studio and commissioned a $50,000 (nearly $1,000,000 today), 12-room house by architect Frank Crowhurst, who had…

May 1, 202446Views

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Can I Get a Turbulence Forecast for My Flight? Check This Free Online Map

Scientists have determined that flights are getting bumpier and that climate change could make the skies even choppier in years to come. If that prospect gives you the jitters about an upcoming flight, at least there's now a way to find out what you're in for. Turbli is a handy website designed to supply travelers with…

April 27, 2024217Views

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Are Hotel Room Safes Safe? The Surprising Truth Behind Online Fears

In-room safes lock, but do they stay locked when we leave the hotel? Recent viral videos on TikTok have travelers worried about theft, but is there cause to be? Across social media, a wave of videos urgently warns viewers about the perils of using hotel safes. A…

March 20, 202446Views